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Term ID: T3045

Justification Theory

/justification-theory/
Frameworks explaining how people rationalize decisions and behaviors to maintain consistency and positive self-regard after choices are made.
Example: Understanding how people create explanations for their actions after the fact to reduce cognitive dissonance and maintain self-esteem.

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Reference: Festinger (1957)

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